Yerba Mate Cup Set Argentina, Calabash Gourd, Nicker Silver Base & Feet. (Black, Tooled)

This Imperial Yerba Mate Gourd with Alpaca Base and Feet is a premium, traditional mate cup crafted for true yerba mate enthusiasts. Made with a natural pumpkin (calabash) interior, it preserves the authentic taste and temperature of yerba mate, just as it has been enjoyed for generations. The exterior is leather-wrapped and finished with an alpaca silver band and a reinforced steel rim, combining durability with elegant craftsmanship. The alpaca base and decorative feet provide excellent stability while adding a distinctive imperial design. This set includes a chiseled stainless steel mate straw (bombilla), making it a complete and ready-to-use mate experience. Ideal for daily use or as a high-quality gift. Approx. measurements: Height: 5.1" (13cm) Width: 3.9" (10cm) As this is a handmade product, measurements may vary slightly by a few millimeters. Care Instructions: Do not fill the mate up to the steel rim Do not wash the interior or exterior with water Remove the yerba mate after each use Dry any remaining moisture with a paper towel or napkin Do not store the mate upside down How to Cure Your Calabash Mate: 1. Add fresh yerba mate and pour hot water up to just below the metal rim. 2. Let it rest for 24 hours. 3. Remove the yerba by carefully scraping the interior with a spoon. 4. Repeat the process for 1 or 2 more days. 5. Once all steps are completed, place the mate in the sun for 30 minutes.

• AUTHENTIC CALABASH GOURD — Each mate is made from a real calabash gourd grown in Argentina, then finished by hand. Natural shape and grain mean no two are exactly alike — a true traditional mate
• ALPACA BASE & DECORATIVE FEET — Set on a matching alpaca base with decorative feet that keep it upright and give it a refined, display-worthy look. Wrapped in genuine leather with an alpaca band
• CURES INTO A RICHER BREW — Like all natural gourds, it develops character as you use it, deepening the flavor of your mate over time. Includes a simple step-by-step curing guide so first-timers get it right
• COMPLETE SET, READY TO START — Includes the calabash gourd, alpaca base, and a chiseled "pico de loro" stainless steel bombilla straw for smooth, fine filtering. Alpaca band and leather wrap. Holds approx. 5.1 oz (150 ml)
• A GENUINE ARGENTINE GIFT — Handmade by artisans, not mass-produced. A premium gift for yerba mate lovers, tea drinkers, and anyone drawn to the ritual and its tradition